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State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, left at lectern, and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins announced that a package of tighter gun restrictions was passed by the State Legislature on Jan. 29.

On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening … more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/7/19

The state of New York state is sound. Let’s keep it that way.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . . more

1/25/19

Now’s the time to get involved in the election

The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . . more

9/27/18

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon spoke to a crowd at Sip This in Valley Stream on Aug. 9.

Nixon shares progressive agenda in Valley Stream

The Democratic gubernatorial campaign came to Valley Stream last week with an appearance by underdog candidate Cynthia Nixon at Sip This on Aug. 9. The actress-turned-activist, best known for her role in television’s “Sex and the City,” spoke to a crowd of roughly 100, who turned out to hear her pitch and to pepper her with questions. more

By Timothy Denton | 8/16/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky sponsored legislation that changes Primary Day from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 in New York.

Primary Day is now on Sept. 13

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 1 that changes Primary Day in New York state from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/8/18

The New York Islanders may be playing in the near future at a new facility to be built on grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack, according to Governor Guomo.

Arena Partners, Islanders score Belmont arena contract

The New York Islanders have been awarded the right to develop Belmont Park, according to people close to the negotiations. A formal announcement will take place at a news conference on Wednesday, to be held at the Belmont racetrack. Gov. Mario Cuomo is slated to attend. The Islanders were selected in a two-way contest with the New York City Football Club, a soccer franchise owned by Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees. more

By Timothy Denton | 12/19/17

Gov. Andrew Cuomo would like to dedicate $11.5 million in state funds to gang prevention on Long Island. In particular, he is seeking to stop the spread of MS-13, he said.

Governor seeking $11.5M for gang prevention

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that he was seeking $11.5 million for more after-school and vocational training programs for young people in “high-risk” communities, to prevent them from joining the notorious El Salvadoran gang MS-13. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/18/17

On the trains, no summer of hell

Spring was a season of frustration for Long Island Rail Road commuters. Two trains derailed in March and April, crippling LIRR service for days. Later in April . . . more

9/14/17

At a July 12 luncheon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the approval of $2 billion plan to build a third track on the Long Island Rail Road’s Main Line.

Cuomo announces $5.6B plan to upgrade the LIRR

The Long Island Rail Road will undergo a transformation that has been pending for roughly 70 years. more

By Brian Stieglitz and Nicole Alcindor | 7/27/17

At Inwood Park, state Legislators Melissa Miller and Todd Kaminsky, center, said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority should look into establishing long-term a South Shore ferry to Manhattan. Commuters Adam Mayer and Yolette Louis were at Miller’s right and Kaminsky’s left.

‘Summer of hell’ gets hotter

Underscoring the need for “dependable and dignified” commuter transportation, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, and State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, a Republican from Atlantic Beach, sent a letter to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota last week, urging him to explore locations near Inwood for long-term ferry service to Manhattan for residents of the Five Towns, Long Beach, Valley Stream and other South Shore communities. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/27/17

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